Senior Mechanical Engineer (F/H)

Enova; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Enova is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Lausanne to lead the end-to-end mechanical development of advanced electromechanical aerospace products. You will own from requirements and system architecture to design, simulation and product integration, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions.

Collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Systems Engineering and Manufacturing teams, you will apply DFM/ DFA and Quality by Design, ensuring manufacturability, validation and continuous

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development within a high-tech industry.

Aufgaben

• Own the complete mechanical development lifecycle from requirements to product integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability.
• Define work packages, manage risks, and produce clear technical documentation.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Quality by Design principles throughout development.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, validation, and qualification.

Kenntnisse

SolidWorks 3D

EPDM

Thermal simulations

Thermal management

Systems integration

Aerospace/defense experience

Technical documentation

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Discovery

Icepak

Mathcad

Jobbeschreibung

As part of the development of next-generation satellite communication technologies for the aerospace industry, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative Product Development team based in Lausanne.

You will contribute to the design and development of highly integrated electromechanical systems used in cutting-edge communication solutions. Working in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, you will collaborate with experts in mechanical engineering, electronics, RF, systems engineering, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance products that meet demanding aerospace requirements.

Context

As part of the development of next-generation satellite communication technologies for the aerospace industry, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative Product Development team based in Lausanne.

You will contribute to the design and development of highly integrated electromechanical systems used in cutting-edge communication solutions. Working in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, you will collaborate with experts in mechanical engineering, electronics, RF, systems engineering, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance products that meet demanding aerospace requirements.

Tasks

Your Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of the complete mechanical development lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture to design, simulation, testing, and product integration.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative mechanical solutions while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Development

• Design and develop innovative mechanical subsystems for complex electromechanical products.
• Define mechanical architecture and evaluate technical trade-offs.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Perform mechanical and thermal simulations to optimize product performance and reliability.

System Integration

• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, RF, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical components within highly complex systems.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.

Technical Leadership

• Define work packages and support project planning and execution.
• Identify technical risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate engineering solutions effectively.

Manufacturing & Quality

• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Quality by Design principles.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure efficient product industrialization.
• Contribute to product validation, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development within a high-tech industry.

• Strong expertise with SolidWorks 3D and EPDM.
• Solid experience with thermal simulations and thermal management solutions.
• Experience working on complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, and RF integration.
• Background in designing products for harsh or highly regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or advanced industrial applications.
• Knowledge of ANSYS Mechanical, Discovery, Icepak, or Mathcad is considered a strong asset.
• Hands‑on engineering mindset with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken